SELF ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE

Chose your selection by clicking in one of the check boxes belowHow would you rate yourself on:

PoorFair AverageAbove Average Very Good

Living effectively in the present.

PoorFair AverageAbove Average Very Good

Setting realistic future goals.

PoorFair AverageAbove Average Very Good

Expressing yourself in a group.

PoorFair AverageAbove Average Very Good

Listening to others.

PoorFair AverageAbove Average Very Good

Open-mindedness.

PoorFair AverageAbove Average

Decision-making skills.

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Above Average Very Good

PoorFair AverageAbove Average Very Good

Expressing yourself honestly and directly.

PoorFair AverageAbove Average Very Good

Taking risks.

PoorFair AverageAbove Average Very Good

Making things happen.

PoorFair AverageAbove Average Very Good

Awareness of how your attitude towards male / female relationships influence your behaviour.

PoorFair AverageAbove Average Very Good

Relating effectively with opposite-sex friends.

PoorFair AverageAbove Average Very Good

Relating effectively with same-sex friends.

PoorFair AverageAbove Average

Changing your behaviour in desired directions.

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Above Average Very Good

I think that based on the results of this questionnaire I need to work on my ability to get where I want to go, and I should also work on my ability to express myself amongst a group of my peers. Primarily though I need to work on my listening skills, I always think I'm right and have the best idea so sometimes I can ignore other peoples suggestions.

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Highlight the number that represents your level of agreement.

INTERESTS I like fixing and repairing things.

1 2 3 4 5

I like to be very fit.

1 2 3 4 5

x

I like making things with my hands.

1 2 3 4 5

x

I like doing things outdoors.

1 2 3 4 5

x

I like hard, physical work.

1 2 3 4 5

x

I feel comfortable working with tools and machines.

1 2 3 4 5

x

Add up the numbers and record your score - TOTAL FOR P = 20

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Highlight the number that represents your level of agreement.

INTERESTS I like to understand things thoroughly.

1 2 3 4 5

I like exploring new ideas.

1 2 3 4 5

x

I enjoy working on problems.

1 2 3 4 5

x

I like asking questions.

1 2 3 4 5

x

I like learning about new things.

1 2 3 4 5

x

I like to work out my own answers to problems.

1 2 3 4 5

x

Add up the numbers and record your score - TOTAL FOR I = 23

Interests GROUP I04 September 201210:16

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Highlight the number that represents your level of agreement.

INTERESTS –I like seeing art shows, plays and good films.

1 2 3 4 5

x

I like to be different.

1 2 3 4 5

x

I like to forget about everything else when I’m being creative.

1 2 3 4 5

x

It is vital to have beautiful and unusual things around me.

1 2 3 4 5

x

I like to use my imagination.

1 2 3 4 5

x

I like expressing myself on paper, through painting, music, or by building things.

1 2 3 4 5

x

Add up the numbers - TOTAL FOR A =30

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Interests GROUP A

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Highlight the number that represents your level of agreement .

INTERESTS –I enjoy being with people.

1 2 3 4 5

x

I like to talk things through with people.

1 2 3 4 5

x

I like to pay attention to what people want.

1 2 3 4 5

x

I like helping people.

1 2 3 4 5

x

I like helping people to develop and learn things.

1 2 3 4 5

x

Who I’m with is more important than where I am.

1 2 3 4 5

x

Add up the numbers - TOTAL FOR S =22

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Highlight the number that represents your level of agreement.

INTERESTS –I enjoy trying to persuade and influence people.

1 2 3 4 5

x

I enjoy using a great deal of energy and resilience.

1 2 3 4 5

x

I like people to do what I ask them.

1 2 3 4 5

x

I like taking risks.

1 2 3 4 5

x

I like making decisions.

1 2 3 4 5

x

I enjoy getting people organised and excited about a task.

1 2 3 4 5

x

Add up the numbers - TOTAL FOR E =26

Interests GROUP E30 August 201110:21

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Chose the number that represents your level of agreement by selecting the pin tag.

INTERESTS –

I like to be given clear directions.

1 2 3 4 5

x

I enjoy getting the details right in my work.

1 2 3 4 5

x

I like a clear structure and a regular route.

1 2 3 4 5

x

I can be relied upon to do what I’m expected to do.

1 2 3 4 5

x

I enjoy working with figures.

1 2 3 4 5

x

I like organising projects, ideas and people down to the last detail.

1 2 3 4 5

x

Add up the numbers - TOTAL FOR O/A =18

Based on the results from my interest group it is clear that I have enough of an interest in the social, enterprising and artistic section. I do however need to work on my organisation in order to develop myself further and become more rounded.

Interest GROUPS O/A04 September 201222:06

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Date:

Transferable SKILLS AUDIT

For each of the skills detailed below, rate your current position as either

U Underdeveloped, A Adequate, C Competent, VC Very Competent

Rate your competency level in the columns and add the ratings in each column

Skills in the four sections can be summarised and logged to your Wordpress

Data Skills, Including Maths, Accountancy, Economics, Statistics, Info.Tech, Research

1U 2A 3C 4VC

D Analysing, dissecting sorting, sifting info & data x

D Problem Solving x

D Reviewing & Evaluating x

D Diagnosing & identifying problems x

D Organising, classifying info & data x

D Reading for factual content x

D Following instructions, diagrams & blueprints x

D Researching & collating information x

D Manipulating numbers rapidly in mental Maths x

D Calculating & computing x

D Memorising numbers and sequences x

D Managing money and designing budgets x

D Examining, surveying detail for accuracy & precision x

D Taking inventory, listing, reporting, recording x

TOTALS 2 7 5

Ideas Skills: Including Critical Analysis, Innovation, Change, Entrepreneurship, Writing

reports

1U 2A 3C 4VC

I Creating, innovating, seeing alternatives x

I Working creatively with colours x

I Sizing up a situation or person quickly and accurately x

I Conveying feelings or thoughts through drawing painting

x

I Having insight, using intuition x

I Fashioning or shaping things or materials x

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Things Skills; Including Handling equipment, hardware, laptop, video players, Sport etc

1U 2A 3C 4AV

T Hand eye co-ordination x

T Keeping physically fit x

T Using hand tools x

T Handling tools with precision & speed x

T Assembling things x

T Fixing & Repairing things x

T Building & Constructing things x

People Skills ; Including Communication, Leadership, Team skill,

People management, HRM

1U 2A 3C 4VC

P Drawing out people x

P Conveying warmth and caring x

P Helping others x

P Taking the first move in Relationships x

P Promoting change x

P Giving credit to others x

P Motivating people x

P Leading directing others x

P Listening to others x

P Organising people x

P Showing sensitivity to the feelings of others x

P Selling, persuading, negotiating x

P Teaching, training x

P Performing in a group on stage, in public etc. x

TOTALS 0 3 7 4

I Fashioning or shaping things or materials x

I Reading for ideas x

I Working creatively with spaces, shapes or faces x

I Developing the ideas of others x

I Composing Music x

I Conveying feelings/thoughts through body face / voice x

I Writing creatively x

I Designing things, events, learning situations x

TOTALS 2 5 6

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T Muscular co-ordination x

T Finding out how things work x

T Physically strong x

T Balance co-ordination( Driving a car/ motorbike) x

T Quick physical reactions x

T Manual skill x

T Using machine tools, power tools x

TOTALS 2 11

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I need to work on these three skills in particular as they are underdeveloped and will hold me back long term. " of these skills are Data Skills. My ability to follow instructions and blueprints needs work as I am prone to just trying to get things done my own way. I also really need to work on my research on collating skills as this is vital if one is to have a successful academic career. With regards to my Thing Skills I should work on getting more physically fit, as your health really is your wealth and I feel that I have become very unfit in recent years.

The one skill I'm going to particularly focus on is my research and collating skills as these are the most important for getting me through my degree.To improve these skills I believe it is important that I do all the suggested reading for all my modules. Taking good effective notes on these topics will help me pass my exams and also help me prepare for future essays.Learning how to effectively cite sources will also be important.Learning how the library's coding system will also help as it will make it easier to find relevant information on topics that I will need to research.If I can improve in these areas I will gain a greater ability to research and collate information.

Action Plan28 April 201316:37

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ANOTHER WAY OF ANALYSING YOUR SKILLS (C2)

TYPES OF SKILL SKILLS I HAVE

MECHANICALExamples:Operating machines, identifying faults on mechanical and electrical equipment and carrying out repairs and maintenance.

I've always been able to repair things.

PRACTICALExamples:Building, woodworking, decorating jobs making things, sewing and handcrafts.

I'm very good with my hands and I can create things with just a basic idea.

CLERICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVEExamples:Keeping files and records, organising systems and people, dealing with correspondence.

Need Improvement

NUMERICALExamples:Keeping accounts, working out measurements and quantities, using maths in solving problems, handling cash.

I can perform mental arithmetic very easily.

VERBAL COMMUNICATIONExamples:Teaching people, selling things, using the telephone, answering queries, public speaking.

Lots of sales experience and I'm a good teacher.

WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONExamples:Writing letters, reports, minutes. Reading and understanding reports etc checking and correcting written material.

I'm able to prepare many types of document and I can interpret raw data effectively

MENTAL SKILLSExamples:Solving problems logically, coming up with good ideas, taking in and remembering facts and figures for later use.

I can generally find new ways to solve get past any obstacles I encounter.

ANY OTHERS

Write in here any other skills you have that don’t seem to come under the other headings.

I'm very good at getting people to do what I need them to do.

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